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• Salsa Chips, Tomorrow's Tulips, The Co…

  The Show Thursday, January 6th, Long Beach, CA, Alex's Bar: A popular venue amongst the hip cats and, I believe, also a set used for some certain Vampire show/movie (I'm not really into that shit). Darren, mastermind and lead singer behind The Tyde, informed me a few days prior, via social networking, the happening.  After the … read more

• ZuhG visits second home in South Bay…

  It’s a fascinating accomplishment when a band from elsewhere, outside Los Angeles county, is able to secure a following here in the South Bay. I’m not talking about acts like Toots and The Maytals, Dickey Betts, or Tab Benoit, who enjoy throngs of predetermined fans flocking to their tour buses. I’m talking about everyday … read more

• Whiskey Music, part one: Bullys & Mata…

  While the South Bay of Los Angeles is traditionally and affectionately renowned for its punk and reggae roots, the local musical spectrum has been trending toward eclecticism. Therein, many bands are flirting with, submerging into, or weaving in folk-based elements to their sound. We’re seeing a mounting trend toward Americana, … read more

• Assless Chaps & Fartbarf at Texas Loos…

    Fartbarf I still hear people mumble about how these guys shoot themselves in the foot with a name like Fartbarf. Bottom line: they sound good, they look good, they perform good; so, those incapable of accepting their silly name may as well make an appointment with the podiatrist. Fartbarf call their sound more eclectic than the … read more

• 5-Track & Glass Goblins/Marc Cantlin I…

  To be honest, when we were approached by Zlicious Productions about 5-Track, we were a little skeptical. I mean, we get a lot of music coming our way, a shit ton of inquiries, submissions, uploads; and well, some of it's just crap. That's the way it is. Not everyone makes good music. The thing was, … read more